Comtech EF Data CDM-600/600L - Manual (Page 252)

CDM-600/600L Open Network Satellite Modem Revision 3
Appendix F MN/CDM600L.IOM
F–2
LED
Indicators Keypad
Vacuum Fluorescent
Display (VFD)
F.3 ODU Operations via the CDM-600L Front Panel
Figure F-1. CDM-600L Front Panel View
The user can configure, monitor and control BUC/LNB operation via the CDM-600L front panel,
using the keypad and display. Nested menus are used, which display all available options, and
prompt the user to carry out a required action.
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Figure F-1 identifies the key features of the CDM-600L front panel; in-depth explanations of the
function and operation of these features is provided in Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.
For this appendix, however, their purpose is summarized as follows:
Feature Description
LED
Indicators Used to indicate the operational status of the
CDM-600L Modem.
Keypad
Used to select and navigate the available
CDM-600L menu functions as displayed on the
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).
Vacuum
Fluorescent
Display
(VFD)
Used to fully control and monitor operation of the
CDM-600L Modem. Consisting of two lines with a
width of 40 characters each, nested menus
displayed on the VFD provide all available options
and prompt the user to carry out out a required
action via the keypad.